Meet the Brisbane man who has spent 12 months painting the portraits of 100 shelter dogs. Continue reading “Artist paints the portraits of 100 shelter dogs to encourage others to adopt a pet”
Category: June 2017
Chinese city institutes ‘one dog policy’
Owners with more than one canine in Qingdao must give others to an adoption agency under controversial new law. Continue reading “Chinese city institutes ‘one dog policy’”
This police dog was fired from his job for an adorable reason
This is Gavel, a German Shepherd who was recruited as a puppy to train as a police dog – but ended up getting the sack. Continue reading “This police dog was fired from his job for an adorable reason”
Pet Dogs Must Be in a Carrier to Ride the N.Y.C. Subway, So Big Dog Owners Are Getting Creative
The New York City’s Metropolitan Transit Authority is dog-friendly — to a point. Continue reading “Pet Dogs Must Be in a Carrier to Ride the N.Y.C. Subway, So Big Dog Owners Are Getting Creative”
Nevada bites back: Governor signs bill banning dog leasing
People thought they were buying their puppy outright, but they were horrified to find out they were actually leasing. Continue reading “Nevada bites back: Governor signs bill banning dog leasing”
This Marine fought the military so she could keep her hero dog
Their touching story is the subject of the film “Megan Leavey,”which opens in theaters — and premieres at Yankee Stadium — Friday. Continue reading “This Marine fought the military so she could keep her hero dog”
This guy introduced his new puppy to the world in the most awesome way
“I had the idea of a Lion King parody kicking around for a while now, I just needed to figure out how to do it.” Continue reading “This guy introduced his new puppy to the world in the most awesome way”
In California, even some dogs might get state pensions
The Assembly’s proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 includes $100,000 to provide retired California Highway Patrol police dogs with a $2,000 retirement plan. Continue reading “In California, even some dogs might get state pensions”
Practically Blind Pittie Gets Contacts; Now Loves Staring in Mirror!
Contact lenses for dogs? Yes, really ! The contacts can be left in for up to a month, but Gremlin seems to prefer having hers changed out about once a week. Continue reading “Practically Blind Pittie Gets Contacts; Now Loves Staring in Mirror!”
Alberta dog honoured as hero after rescuing owner from Arizona desert
Becky Jo has been named to the Purina Hall of Fame for her heroic efforts in saving her owner who was thrown from the saddle and knocked unconscious last year. Continue reading “Alberta dog honoured as hero after rescuing owner from Arizona desert”